PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Some city residents and officials worry about all the data that will be collected, stored and analyzed for the operation of the automobiles and the smart city — privacy and security concerns that are gaining more attention in general from consumers and lawmakers. The global market for smart city technology will reach an estimated $774.8

Tampa 100

Tampa Columbus Michigan Technology 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Today is Columbus Day, a celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of Americas 526 years ago. First, Christopher Columbus never actually set foot in North America, so he discovered an America, not the America. In fact, much of what one learned in elementary school about Columbus is a little bit off.

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Columbus Data Phoenix America 116

Celent Banking

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In addition to a stand-alone app, Chase Pay will also be available as a payment option inside CurrentC, the wallet that MCX has been piloting in Columbus OH, the results of which were presented and greeted with a tentative applause during another keynote at Money 20/20.

Columbus 100

Columbus blockchain Customer Experience Payments 100

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Samsung bought LoopPay with its Magnetic Secure Transmission technology, which gives it the ability to reach merchants in a way that other wallets cannot due to having both the NFC (near-field communication) and MST (magnetic secure transmission) technologies. Lots of talk about innovation and customer experience.

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blockchain Bitcoin Lending Innovation 60

CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Select Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic, World Innovation Lab, SoftBank Group, Workday Ventures. The solutions are designed to serve developers, operators, and security professionals. Services include a CRM, report generation, and marketing tools. Valuation: $2.5B. Total Funding: $250M.

San Francisco 77

San Francisco Company US California 77